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Microphone button is stuck on 'off' how do fix this?
The microphone button is stuck 'off' the light is showing to indicate it is off. When I used Zoom call, I could not unmute using the site page either. All other sound works fine.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-04-09T09:53:52.6733333+00:00
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Airs, Kayleigh
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commented 2026-04-09T10:47:22.25+00:00
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Ivan B
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Snipping Tool has no option for recording the screen.
The shortcut for screen recording, Windows+Shift+R doesn't work, it only lets me screenshot. When I open the app itself, it only displays four options without any sign of screen recording options. Rectangle Mode. Windows Mode Full Screen Mode …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
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windows 11 keeps asking me for an admin and password
windows 11 keeps asking me for an admin and password on afresh install
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
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How can I change the Window 11 Battery %
I don't like the New one. I want the old battery % Where do I go? Sheri
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-08T22:10:27.3533333+00:00
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countrygirl312
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answered 2026-04-09T00:42:38.9166667+00:00
Emmanuel Santana
38,175
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Independent Advisor
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How do I disconnect my Windows camera from my phone camera?
I cannot take a picture with my Windows camera because it keeps trying to connect to my phone camera. How do I disconnect my Windows camera from my phone camera?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
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Location is greyed out (has been for months) - response to attempts to use is wrong.
I have read the local help files on my computer. I have read **Windows location service and privacy - Microsoft Support**support.microsoft.com. I also asked this question in the Tech Community, but indirectly as a response to a response, so I don't know…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-08T11:41:43.5+00:00
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Robin Clune
0
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accepted 2026-04-08T16:24:48.67+00:00
Robin Clune
0
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2 answers
Cách bật tính năng Text Actions trên Snipping Tool bằng phím tắt Win + Shift + T
Trước đây máy tính mình có dùng được phím tắt Win + Shift + T để bật tính năng copy chữ trên ảnh mà hôm qua có lẽ là sau khi tải app Power Toys thì nó không còn hoạt động nữa. Hiện giờ mình đã xóa app Power Toys nhưng vẫn không khôi phục lại được tính…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
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My laptop keeps sending notification sounds even after I've turned all notifications off.
My laptop has been sending notification pings every couple of seconds for the past few weeks. I've turned off notifications for all apps and can't seem to get it to stop. Help.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-03-29T18:48:59.67+00:00
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K & J Kiesel-Nield
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commented 2026-04-08T07:47:14.5133333+00:00
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Emerito Valle
0
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I want to replace my current email used in my computer as a Microsoft log in
I need to get rid of the email that shows as 'administrator' in my computer (hotmail.), it is old email. I want to use my gmail.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-07T23:35:48.6266667+00:00
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Katherine Ramos
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answered 2026-04-08T00:16:18.81+00:00
Manoel Barros
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I have windows 11 beeping sound
On windows 11 for some reason I'm getting a beeping sound over and over. What is the best way to figure out what is going on? Regards Monte
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-07T20:52:22.1066667+00:00
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Monte Kivo
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answered 2026-04-07T21:34:58.3666667+00:00
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Yaj Maverick Soriano
155
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Independent Advisor
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Virtualization Enabled in BIOS but not seem enabled in OS
I try with all solutions to solve the that Virtualization is Enabled in BOIS BUT when run nox simulator it shows that Virtualization is not enabled also with the Virtualization checker , Please I need the final solution and iam asking chat gpt alot…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-03-27T02:13:22.25+00:00
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Akram Refaat
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commented 2026-04-07T18:35:36.1166667+00:00
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Lucus-V
6,190
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Moderator
4 answers
How to fix volume in my pc
My pc is muted and I am unable to control the volume bar
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-03-25T16:34:13.9166667+00:00
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Nicol Rozy
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commented 2026-04-07T18:34:46.8+00:00
Lucus-V
6,190
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4 answers
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My windows 11 background wallpaper is automatically changing to default one no mater how many times I change it to what I want
My windows 11 background wallpaper is automatically changing to default one no mater how many times I change it to what I want. All of my syncing is off, the windows backup remember my preferences is off - its as dumb as i can make it, yet, everytime I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2025-07-15T12:58:24.2366667+00:00
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Michal Botha
50
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answered 2026-04-07T18:25:40.4733333+00:00
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Tanguy Nodet
0
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3 answers
Power option and battery % on taskbar
i have windows 11 home 24H2 on a desktop with a UPS and i just reinstalled windows after a cpu upgrade and the battery % is not present on the taskbar. i remember it was there on my previous install. ive been searching for 4 hours on google how to enable…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2025-07-25T18:17:04.61+00:00
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M C
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commented 2026-04-07T17:20:31.3033333+00:00
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NSHIMIYIMANA JMV
0
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2 answers
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Settings and Taskbar not responding (Windows 11)
I have to use right-click to search for apps. Other features like volume, calendar, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth also don’t open their panels. However, pinned apps, the system tray, and language options work just fine. Settings in general also didn't work, so I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-07T15:20:54.7966667+00:00
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Macc Wakzt
20
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commented 2026-04-07T17:02:16.47+00:00
DaveM121
862.2K
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Independent Advisor
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Set time zone automatically defaults to wrong time
Once time Zone is set, if i toggle the set time zone automatically, the time changes to another country
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-05T08:12:06.6+00:00
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Annie
0
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commented 2026-04-07T13:23:32.6633333+00:00
Joseph Orori
20
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2 answers
Cannot Open Settings or Steam now.
Hey all, My computer cannot open settings (known problem) and now Steam is behaving the same way. I 'am having a very hard finding a solution for this. I have tried multiple solutions on this site, I cannot update my way out of this problem either as…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-07T12:45:08.99+00:00
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Asher Nagy
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answered 2026-04-07T13:20:15.51+00:00
DaveM121
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How do I get contact with a live support chat
I cannot anymore find the chat support on the MS pages.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-07T07:45:04.5166667+00:00
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Christer Mattsson
0
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commented 2026-04-07T08:20:38.3966667+00:00
DaveM121
862.2K
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i can't exit s mode
I can't exit s mode. None of the instructions work. There is no option in the store. Th.ere is no option in the activation setting.I'm open to remote help from Support ,but don't know how to accessit
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-04-06T20:28:22.8633333+00:00
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Bill Potorti
0
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answered 2026-04-07T08:16:47.7566667+00:00
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Estrella721
36,460
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
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Can't open User Account Control settings
I'm using Windows 11 Pro for Workstations (version 25HR) and have encountered an issue: when I attempt to open User Account Control (UAC) settings, the interface flashes briefly but fails to launch the actual settings window. I've already tried creating…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
9,529 questions
asked 2026-02-02T09:39:26.6033333+00:00
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XYZ
80
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commented 2026-04-07T01:57:52.0433333+00:00
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Rasel Hossain
0
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